Outstanding vs. Astounding

Outstanding vs. Astounding — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Outstanding and Astounding

Outstandingverb

present participle of outstand

Astoundingverb

present participle of astound

Outstandingadjective

prominent or noticeable; standing out from others

Astoundingadjective

That astounds or astound.

astounding success; an astounding spectacle

Outstandingadjective

exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority

Astoundingadjective

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

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Outstandingadjective

projecting outwards

Astoundingadjective

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm;

such an enormous response was astonishingan astounding achievementthe amount of money required was staggeringsuffered a staggering defeatthe figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying

Outstandingadjective

unresolved; not settled or finished

Outstandingadjective

owed as a debt

Outstandingadjective

distinguished from others in excellence;

did outstanding work in human relationsan outstanding war record

Outstandingadjective

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention;

an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedoma new theory is the most prominent feature of the booksalient traitsa spectacular rise in pricesa striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the centera striking resemblance between parent and child
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Outstandingadjective

of major significance or importance;

a great work of artEinstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th century

Outstandingadjective

owed as a debt;

outstanding billsthe amount still owedundischarged debts